Instructional Design/Technology Newsletter
May 2019
How to Set Missing Assignments to a 0
Learn how to make the Canvas gradebook work for you.
Wrap Up the End of the Semester with Gradebook Dos and Don’ts
Check our end-of-semester checklist to ensure your term ends smoothly.
Ensure Your Course is Ready for the End of the Semester
Spring cleaning!
Summer 2019 is the Last Semester to Teach in Blackboard
Summer 2019 is the last semester to teach in Blackboard. Make the switch to Canvas soon.
Sync Grades from Canvas to Pathway
Easily send your end of term grades from Canvas to Pathway.
Make the Transition to Canvas: Blackboard Will No Longer Be Available After Summer 2019
Summer 2019 is the last semester you will be able to teach in Blackboard.
Submit Your Proposal for the UMKC Instructional Design Conference
The call for proposals is now open for the upcoming July 26th UMKC Summer Conference: Welcome to Canvas. Free registration is open as well.
Wrap Up the End of the Semester with Gradebook Dos and Don’ts
Wrap up the end of the semester by following these Gradebook Dos and Don’ts.
Respondus Monitor Implements New Student Purchase Plan
Currently, students pay $10 to use Respondus Monitor with a single course. Respondus has introduced a new purchase plan for students.
Save Time by Bookmarking the Canvas URL
By bookmarking the direct web address for UMKC’s Canvas instance, you reduce the number of clicks it takes to access Canvas, and you won’t have to worry about accessing Canvas if UMKC websites have an outage.
Upcoming Panopto Outage Scheduled
Because of an upgrade on June 22, Panopto will experience downtime. Panopto will announce the exact time and expected duration of the downtime on Friday, May 31.